Jeff Echols
| Year: | Fr. |
| Hometown: | Winston-Salem, NC |
| High School: | Richard J. Reynolds |
| Position: | Back, Fly |
| Parents: | Carol & Roger |
Career Best Times:
| 47.62 | 100 Free | 11/5/2021 | Emory Fall Invitational |
| 1:44.63 | 200 Free | 2/9/2022 | UAA Championships |
| 51.05 | 100 Back | 12/2/2021 | Denison Invitational |
| 47.71 | 100 Fly | 3/16/2022 | NCAA Championships |
| 1:48.41 | 200 Fly | 2/9/2022 | UAA Championships |
Honors:
| 2022 | All-America | 400 Medley Relay | 7th |
| All-America Honorable Mention | 100 Butterfly | 12th | |
| 200 Butterfly | 14th | ||
| UAA Rookie of the Year | |||
| All-UAA | 200 Butterfly | 2nd | |
High School:
Swam four years on the R.J. Reynolds High School swim team, serving as a team captain his sophomore, junior and senior year… Posted a personal record in 2021 in the 100 Fly (48.84), 200 Fly (1:49.09), and the 100 Back (50.73)… Was coached by Caroline Bronson and Chris Bowker… Swam for the Enfinity Aquatic Club and was coached by Tim Hillen… 2x runner-up in the 100 Fly at States… National Honors Society… Junior Marshal.
Personal:
Born on April 19… Son of Roger Echols and Carol Geer.
Why he chose Emory?
“I chose Emory for the amazing academics, outstanding swim program, and proximity to a major city. The environment was so welcoming and felt like home.”